Stage and Seating Setup
Depending on its size, setting up the stage can be one the most labor-intensive parts of the process. That means that having the right material handling equipment available is particularly important. A traditional hand truck is a must-have for folding chairs, heavier chairs, tables, and all sorts of other hauling jobs. For bigger jobs, like setting up large stage pieces, it’s best to have access to ramps, uboat or platform trucks, and powered hand trucks.
Audio-Visual Equipment Setup
Depending on the event and venue, the material handling requirements for audio-visual equipment can vary considerably—but chances are it will require some heavy lifting. Once again, a basic hand truck can prove a great boon, but something beefier might be necessary for equipment like large speakers. Large LED panels for providing lighting, effects, and presentations are becoming increasingly popular. For those bigger jobs, consider a heavy duty hand truck, as they are built for big, bulky, awkward loads, and come equipped with straps for extra security.
Technological Accommodations
At corporate events, conventions, and presentations, it’s not uncommon for a considerable technological infrastructure to be included. There will almost certainly be wires, cables, surge protectors, monitors, and so on. The specific equipment will vary considerably from one event to another. When it’s not yet clear exactly what sort of cargo is being moved, but there’s going to be a lot of it, and it’s not going to be uniform, opt for a convertible hand truck. Convertible, or collapsible, hand trucks can be operated in either the traditional vertical orientation or dropped down into a horizontal one for considerably more platform space.
Food and Beverage Delivery
Food and beverage delivery only varies from the moving of anything else insofar as it can be perishable. Food and drink that needs to be frozen or refrigerated needs to be moved quickly. Rather than taking loads one by one with a hand truck or dolly, consider taking advantage of a platform truck or uboat dolly. They provide a stable platform for moving large quantities of cargo. If moving kegs is a necessity, it’s definitely worth investing in specialized gear like a Magliner keg handling hand truck. Having the right tools for the job makes the job a whole lot easier.
About Magline
Magliner hand trucks are a cornerstone of the material handling industry and have been for more than 70 years. They’re so established as a staple of material handling that the word “Magliner” has become a stand-in for every hand truck, regardless of its brand. The truth is, however, that there is simply no substitute for the real thing. Magline’s standard of reliability, dependability, quality, and ease of use is unmatched. In addition to their traditional dolly, Magliner material handling solutions include a collection of more specialized equipment, including their appliance hand truck collection, stair climbing cart line, electric hard cart line, hand lift truck models, and much more. If your work requires moving something, there’s a Magliner product that’s perfect for the job.
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